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Husband-and-wife physicians join Northwest Medical Group in La Porte

Husband-and-wife physicians join Northwest Medical Group in La Porte

Northwest Health continues expansion with the addition of  husband and wife obstetrician/gynecologist Erika Pettis, M.D., and general surgeon Jaron Pettis, M.D., to Northwest Medical Group.

Dr. Erika Pettis, obstetrician/gynecologist is seeing patients at Northwest Medical Group - Women’s Health, 1509 State St., La Porte. Dr. Pettis received her medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. She completed her residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

As a specialist who cares for women through every phase of their lives, Dr. Pettis enjoys working with patients to understand and find solutions to their health goals and concerns. Her areas of interest include wellness, mammography and breast care, family planning and contraception, infertility, prenatal care, delivery and postpartum care, surgical interventions, pelvic pain including endometriosis and PCOS, menopause management, uterine fibroid treatment and urinary incontinence.

Dr. Jaron Pettis, general surgeon is seeing patients at Northwest Medical Group - General Surgery, 1331 State St., Suite 340, La Porte. Dr. Pettis received his medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. He completed his general surgery residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

As a general surgeon, he specializes in surgeries that treat conditions of the abdomen, digestive system, breast, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system and injuries from accidents and other critical situations. He delivers personalized treatment and takes time to answer his patients’ questions. His goal is to ensure the best outcome and support a smooth recovery for every patient. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Erika Pettis, call 219-326-5700 or go to NWMedicalGroup.com. To make an appointment with Dr. Jaron Pettis, call 219-379-3166 or go to NWIMedicalGroup.com. They accept Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurance plans.

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A team of nearly 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.